The Classic Beauty of Alejandra: A Luxury Yacht Designer’s Top Pick for All Time

In a recent poll, renowned sailors and experts in the marine industry were asked to select the coolest and most innovative yachts of all time. Designer Malcolm Mckeon chose Alejandra as his top pick for a very unique yacht. He was impressed by the classic beauty of Alejandra, which boasts beautifully proportioned design, classic sheerline, low freeboard, and an elegant deckhouse. Originally commissioned for King Juan Carlos of Spain, Alejandra was designed by Bruce King and built in aluminum by Astilleros Mefasa. The ketch has excelled in maxi and classic yacht regattas and is perfect for long-range cruising in comfort and elegance.

Alejandra’s teak decks feature dual sunken spaces for separate cockpit and dining areas, while the interior is crafted with Cuban mahogany. California-based designer Bruce King believes that a successful yacht must be beautiful, stating that aesthetic beauty is timeless. Alejandra’s classic lines perfectly embody this principle.

Malcolm Mckeon is a renowned yacht designer who has worked on over 200 yachts and 55 superyachts throughout his career. He collaborated with Ed Dubois for 30 years before establishing his own team. Some of his notable yacht designs include Ribelle, Missy, Liara, and Sarissa, as well as concepts for luxury cruising multihulls.

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